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Thursday, October 28, 2010

As I was muddling through some of my favorite photos, I came across these again, which happened one summer day...

Out in the English Rose Garden, pulling weeds, turning soil, I started plucking away at my roses.

I have alot of the David Austin variety, a friend turned me on to them. They are some of my favorite roses. Double full blooms, look like old antique roses. As the colors so vibrantly fade to pale memories of what it used to be.

Time of Roses

by Thomas Hood

It was not in the Winter
Our loving lot was cast;
It was the time of roses—
We pluck'd them as we pass'd!

That churlish season never frown'd
On early lovers yet:
O no—the world was newly crown'd
With flowers when first we met!

'Twas twilight, and I bade you go,
But still you held me fast;
It was the time of roses—
We pluck'd them as we pass'd!

This particular variety is on of my favorite, after a day or so the rose petals start to look like paper, they get a little brown around the edges, simply delightful...

This is my dining room, it is ever evolving. No matter how many times I change, or add things, I'm constantly changing the center piece. From maiden hair ferns, to fresh plucked hydrengeas from the garden. This is a room I love to show and tell about my ever evolving changes.

My favorite display in my home which only last a little while, are the old trophy urns, something about these fresh cut flowers, you could stare at them all day....

My sealife. I have little trays and bowls around the house filled with sea treasures.

They give me such a sense of peace, and calm, even in the most hectic day.

Perfect Little Girls Room

Alabaster Rose

"I found the fabulous Full Bloom Cottage a few months back and fell completely in love with Loretta's beautiful furnishings and sumptuous linens. Her vintage European grain sack bolsters are by far a favorite of mine. Full Bloom Cottage's products are of the highest quality and will never disappoint. Loretta's use of vintage linens, chandeliers and exquisite vintage furnishings and accessories blend together to create a warm and relaxing home full of definite beauty. I am extremely blessed to have some of her lovely pieces in my own home." -Melinda Barrowcliff-Reyes of Alabaster Rose Designs

A French Home in NY

" I have bought several gorgeous pieces of furniture from Loretta, I would have to say she has helped furnish three quarters of my home! If I'm asked what would be my favorite piece I wouldn't be able to choose. The armoire is just incredible, the detailing on it is so unique, the chandelier in my dining room is to die for! My armiore in my bedroom is just perfect, I love waking to it every morning. Not to mention all the other pieces! I'm always anticipating what she's going to have next, and what new piece of furniture that I will be adding to my home!" Rebecca -A French Home in NY